Please note that advance registration may be required; see below for details on each program.
We will do our best to assist you with anything you may need: please contact us at 212-854-2674 or [email protected].
Ways to Visit Us
Prospective students are invited to join us for our information sessions, hosted by a Columbia Law School admissions officer and a current student.
During these interactive sessions, you may ask questions and learn more about Columbia Law School—including our application process, career placement services, faculty and curriculum, experiential learning programs, and student life.
Please note that it is not necessary to attend multiple sessions, as the content of each information session is substantially identical.
Registration for all information sessions is required.
Online Information Session Schedule
- Thursday, September 5, 2024, 12:00 - 1:00 PM (ET)
- Tuesday, October 8, 2024, 4:00 - 5:00 PM (ET)
- Thursday, November 7, 2024, 12:00 - 1:00 PM (ET)
Tuesday, December 3, 2024, 4:00 - 5:00 PM (ET)
On-Campus Information Session Schedule
- Tuesday, September 17, 2024, 11:00 AM - 1:45 PM (ET)
- Tuesday, October 22, 2024, 11:00 AM - 1:45 PM (ET)
- Wednesday, November 20, 2024, 11:00 AM - 1:45 PM (ET)
Thursday, January 16, 2025, 11:00 AM - 1:45 PM (ET)
Hosted by the Law School Admission Council, LSAC Law School Forums serve as opportunities to connect with representatives from 100+ law schools—including Columbia—in one place.
| Location | Date |
|---|---|
| LSAC Washington D. C. | July 13th from 10 - 4 p.m. |
| LSAC Chicago | September 21st from 10 - 4 p.m. |
| LSAC Atlanta | September 27th from 12 - 6 p.m. |
| LSAC Los Angeles | October 5th from 10 - 4 p.m. |
| LSAC New York | October 18th from 12 - 6 p.m. and October 19th from 10 - 4 p.m. |
| LSAC Boston | November 2nd from 10 - 4 p.m. |
| LSAC Houston | November 9th from 10 - 4 p.m. |
For more information on LSAC forums, including how to register, visit the LSAC Forum Website.
Prospective students are welcome to visit campus to take a self-guided tour, sit-in on a class, and speak with an admissions representative. A schedule of available dates and times for visits, as well as a list of classes open for visitors, can be found on our Visitor Registration site.
Campus Renovations: The law library in Jerome Greene Hall is currently undergoing renovation. The library and some areas of the building are closed to visitors.
We invite prospective Columbia Law School students to attend a class during your visit. Please use the link below to find the spring 2025 class observation schedule and to register to visit the Law School.
Register to Visit
The Office of Admissions is pleased to host a series of virtual events to allow prospective students to dive deeper into specific aspects of the Columbia Law School student experience. Students are invited to attend our virtual sessions to learn the many reasons that make Columbia Law School a special place to pursue a legal education. All sessions are open to all prospective applicants interested in learning about the academic and student life at Columbia Law School, and much more.
All event times are listed in Eastern Time and advanced registration is required.
First Impressions featuring First Generation Professionals
Tuesday, November 12, 5:00 p.m. ET
(This event has past)
Join members of our First Generation Professionals student group for a virtual conversation about the experience of first generation students at Columbia Law School. The topics include extra- and co-curricular life, student engagement, professional development and mentorship, as well as life in New York City, among others. In addition, members will answer questions you may have about their academic experience and Columbia Law, more generally.
Panel Discussion: Pathways to Law School
Thursday, November 14, 5:00 p.m. ET
(This event has past)
The road to law school for our students is multidimensional. Join our students for an interactive session to hear from current students as they share the various paths they pursued prior to attending Columbia Law School, ranging from the experience of going directly from college to taking a few years off.
Columbia Law School: “Live from New York”
Tuesday, November 19, 5:00 p.m. ET
(This event has past)
Join us for an interactive panel discussion with current students as they highlight their diverse academic and student life experiences at Columbia Law School, followed by breakout sessions with a variety of student organizations.
Office of J.D. Admissions
We invite you to contact the Office of Admissions via email or phone and attend online information sessions. We are happy to answer any questions you may have about the admissions process and life at Columbia Law School.
William and June Warren Hall, 5th Floor
1125 Amsterdam Ave., between West 115th and West 116th Streets
[email protected]
212-854-2674
Mailing Address:
435 West 116th St.
MC 4004
New York, NY 10027